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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
NSDM envisages to train a minimum of 300 million skilled people by the year 2022
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched the National Skill Development Mission  to provide the overall institutional framework to rapidly implement and scale up the skill development efforts across India. NSDM envisages totrain a minimum of 300 million skilled people by the year 2022.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship promotes establishment of model and aspirational skill centres known as PradhanMantriKaushal Kendra  in every district for imparting skill training throughout the country in Public Private Partnership  mode.
As on 30.06.2021, 812 PMKKs have been allocated across the country, out of which 721 PMKKs have been established.
Under PradhanMantriKaushalVikasYojana , short term training  is being imparted through empanelled training centres  including PMKKs. As on 10.07.2021, 3,415 TCs are operational across the country that includes 721 PMKKs. Targets to TCs are being allocated for approved job roles as per extant guidelines of the scheme and training is being imparted in batch size of maximum 30 candidates.
The information was given by the Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, ShriDharmendraPradhan in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 196.86 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.32 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,96,86,41,625
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,32,14,660
More than 196.86 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.32 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Special Service and Features
Local authorities should sensitize people on the disposal of garbage: Shri .Piyush Goyal
Kochi: June 7, 2022
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Piyush Goyal said that the Local Authorities should sensitize people on the disposal of garbage in cities. The Minister was participating in the plogging programme at Marine Drive, Kochi today. He also said that, for the last eight years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government has been raising awareness and urging citizens to keep the environment clean and to keep the cities clean just like they kept their houses clean. Kochi was ranked number five in the Swacchtha Index in 2015. But it is now in the 324th position. Citizens will have to be conscious of reducing the use of plastic, particularly single-use plastic, which is now banned, the Union Minister added.
Shri Piyush Goyal also said that greater participation and support from the local authorities is expected to maintain the beauty and cleanliness of Kochi.
Officials, Political leaders, and the general public participated in the plogging programme along with the Minister.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 57.22 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 36,571 new cases in the last 24 hours
- Active cases account for 1.12% of total cases; lowest since March 2020
- India's Active caseload stands at 3,63,605; lowest in 150 days
- Recovery Rate increases to 97.54%; Highest since March 2020
- 36,555 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,15,61,635
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 56 days
- Daily positivity rate  less than 3% for last 25 days
- 50.26 cr Total Tests conducted so far
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
COVID-19 Update
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 57.22 Cr
Recovery Rate  at its highest since March 2020
36,571 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  lowest in 150 days
Active cases constitute 1.12% of total cases; lowest since March 2020
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 25 days
With the administration of 54,71,282vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 57.22 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 63,56,785sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,52,479
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2nd Dose
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81,74,950
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,82,98,488
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2nd Dose
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1,24,35,280
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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21,16,61,856
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2nd Dose
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1,79,81,125
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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12,13,60,599
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2nd Dose
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4,77,77,706
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,28,12,609
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2nd Dose
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4,14,26,396
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Total
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57,22,81,488
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of36,555 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,15,61,635.Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.54%, the highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for fifty-four consecutive days now.
36,571 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
High recoveries and a low number of new cases have subsided the Active Caseload to 3,63,605which is atits lowest in 150 days. Active cases presently form only 1.12% of the country's total Positive Cases which is the lowest since March 2020.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1747522
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Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF ADMIRAL MICHAEL GILDAY, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, US NAVY, TO HQWNC ON 15 OCT 21
Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy, accompanied by Mrs. Linda Gilday and a high-level US delegation, visited Headquarters, Western Naval Command  at Mumbai on 15 Oct 21 and interacted with Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, and his staff. Among issues discussed during the interaction were avenues to strengthen the growing cooperation between the two nations and navies, deal with challenges emerging on the maritime front and enhance collaboration and interoperability to ensure maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region .
The CNO was provided a broad overview of regional security dynamics and the operational responses of the Western Naval Command in recent times, particularly those related to delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  to friendly foreign countries, conducting counter piracy operations, enhancing maritime safety and security in the region, and strengthening foreign cooperation, with special emphasis on Indo-US co-operation. The crucial role played by IN ships through Operation Samudra Setu II in bringing home containerised medical oxygen to mitigate shortfalls in the country and strengthen its battle against COVID-19 was also highlighted.
The CNO addressed officers of the Western Naval Command, Southern Naval Command and various training establishments of the Indian Navy through video conference on the ‘Future of Warfare’. He also visited the Mazagon Dock Limited.
Mrs Linda Gilday visited HQWNC and interacted with women officers of the Indian Navy.
The CNO's visit was an important event in the continued and regular dialogue between India and the US to cement and strengthen their comprehensive global strategic partnership further.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 195.08 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 7.09 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,95,08,40,825
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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7,09,34,050
More than 195.08 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 7.09 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Digital development under RGSA
Ministry has provided financial support of Rs. 1508.728 crores to the States/ Union Territories  during the last three years for strengthening of Panchayats under RGSA
Under the scheme of RGSA, computers & peripherals approved for 37,516 Panchayats during the last three years
Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan  being implemented since 2018-19, the Ministry has provided financial support to the tune of Rs1508.728 crores to the States/ Union Territories  during the last three years for various activities relating to strengthening of Panchayats including Trainings on eGramSwaraj and support for e-Enablement of Panchayats viz. providing e-governance support group at State & District level, support for computers & peripherals for Gram Panchayats at limited scale. Under the scheme of RGSA, computers & peripherals have been approved for 37,516 Panchayats during the last three years. No support is provided to States for internet connection under the scheme of RGSA. However, as per information available out of 170136 service ready GPs, 58385 GPs are using active internet connections through BharatNet Project.
The Ministry has undertaken evaluation of scheme of RGSA during 2020-21. The evaluation report has appreciated the interventions made through the scheme of RGSA for enhancing the capabilities of Panchayats for good governance and attainment of Sustainable Development Goals  through participatory local planning. It has underlined the need for paradigm shift in functioning of Panchayats, modest shift in Capacity Building and Training strategies, innovation in use of technology for responsive service delivery for transparency and accountability. The evaluation has recommended for the continuation of RGSA with suitable revamping to further improve the governance capabilities at third tier of Government for localisation of SDGs and to deliver on the targeted performance.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Steel
RINL presented with prestigious “ Greentech Safety Award 2023; Awarded for its outstanding contribution to improve workplace safety in the year 2022-23
Applauded for the initiatives like use of Drone technology, Software Application & Safety Trainings through online platforms
RINL has bagged the prestigious "GreenTech Safety Award 2023" under Safety Excellence Category for its outstanding contribution to improve workplace safety in the year 2022-23.
The prestigious GreenTech Safety Award 2023 award was received by Shri A K Bagchi - Director  and Additional Charge Director , RINL on behalf of RINL from Sri Jagdish Mukhi, Former Governor of Assam at the 21st Annual Greentech awards function held at New Delhi, today 
21st GREENTECH SAFETY AWARD 2023 organized by the Greentech Foundation, recognises and honors the outstanding organisations that are taking responsibility for defining a commercial future by adding value through excellence in fire, safety, health and security management for corporate citizenship, transparent accountability, life cycle stewardship, strategic sustainability and conducting fair business in a disciplined manner that delivers a shared future for all stakeholders through commitment, dedication with a goal of zero injuries.
The Jury members of GreenTech foundation also applauded RINL for the initiatives like use of Drone technology for inspection of high-rise structures, chimneys etc, development of Software Application for tracking the usage of Safety Harnesses and also for imparting Safety Trainings through Online platforms .
Sri ABCP Sharan - Chief Executive Officer, Greentech and several other dignitaries also graced the program.
Ministry of Education
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announces a new initiative - PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers’ Day
More than 14500 schools across the country to be developed as PM ScHools for Rising India
On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced a new initiative - PM SHRI Schools . This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14500 Schools across the country by strengthening the selected existing schools from amongst schools managed by Central Government/ State/ UT Government/ local bodies. PM SHRI Schools will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 and act as exemplar schools and also offer mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. The aim of these schools will not only be qualitative teaching, learning and cognitive development, but also creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills.
Pedagogy adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic, integrated, play/toy-based  inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible and enjoyable. Focus will be on achieving proficiency in learning outcomes of every child in every grade. Assessment at all levels will be based on conceptual understanding and application of knowledge to real life situations and will be competency-based.
These schools will be equipped with modern infrastructure including labs, smart classrooms, libraries, sports equipment, art room etc. which is inclusive and accessible. These schools shall also be developed as green schools with water conservation, waste recycling, energy-efficient infrastructure and integration of organic lifestyle in curriculum.
They will provide leadership in their respective regions in providing high-quality education in an equitable, inclusive and joyful school environment that takes care of the diverse background, multilingual needs, and different academic abilities of children and makes them active participants in their own learning process as per the vision of NEP 2020.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate Office-cum-Residential Complex of Cuttack Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state-of-the-art office-cum-residential complex of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal  at Cuttack on 11th November, 2020 at 4:30 PM via video conferencing. Union Law Minister, Union Petroleum Minister, Chief Minister of Odisha, Chief Justice and Judges of Orissa High Court, along with other dignitaries would also be present during the event. On this occasion, an e-Coffee Table Book on ITAT will also be released.
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, also known as ITAT, is an important statutory body in the field of direct taxes and its orders are accepted as final, on findings of fact. It is presently headed by Mr. Justice  P.P. Bhatt, formerly Judge of the High Court of Jharkhand and High Court of Gujarat. ITAT was the first Tribunal to be created on 25th January, 1941 and is also known as ‘Mother Tribunal’. Starting with three benches in the year 1941, at Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta it has now grown to 63 Benches and two circuit benches spread across thirty cities of India.
The Cuttack Bench of the ITAT was created and started functioning from 23rd May, 1970. The jurisdiction of Cuttack Bench extends to the whole of Odisha. It was functioning in a rented premise for more than 50 years. The newly-built office-cum-residential complex of ITAT, Cuttack is spread over an area of 1.60 acres of land allotted by the State Government of Odisha free of cost in the year 2015. The total built-up area of the office complex is 1938 sq.mtrs. over 3 floors including, inter alia, the spacious court room, ultra-modern record room, well-equipped chambers for the Members of the Bench, library room, well-equipped modern conference hall, with sufficient space for the litigants, bar room for Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, etc.
Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves enhancement of budget for implementation of Network for Spectrum for Defence Services
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for enhancement of budget by Rs.11,330 crore for Network For Spectrum  project for laying of alternate communication network for Defence Services for release of spectrum over and above Rs.13,334 crore already approved by Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure in July, 2012.
The project, being implemented by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited , will be completed in a period of 24 months.
The NFS project will boost the communication capabilities of the Defence Forces in a major way leading to enhanced national operational preparedness. The project will also have forward linkages to other related industries such as telecom equipment manufacturing and other telecommunication related services.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
National Horticulture Board clears record 1278 pending subsidy applications
During the last year, subsidy has been released to 357 beneficiaries; 921 new projects have been approved
National Horticulture Board , an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has cleared a record 1278 subsidy applications for integrated development of hi-tech commercial horticulture in the country including promotion of post-harvest and cold chain infrastructure during the last one year which were pending since long.
Under the leadership of Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and President of the Board Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, the team NHB has worked in a campaign mode to complete this commendable task. Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the chairman of the Managing Committee Shri Sanjay Agarwal kept a regular watch on the progress and continuously guided the officials of NHB. Under the direct supervision of the Ministry, the NHB has also taken a lot of steps for ease of doing business by simplification of scheme guideline, documentation and processing process of new applications. During the last one year, the subsidy has been released to 357 beneficiaries while 921 new projects have been approved.
NHB has also facilitated the convergence of its back-ended capital investment subsidy schemes with the Agri Infrastructure Fund Scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to encourage farmers and entrepreneurs to take advantage of subvention of 3% interest on the loan with credit guarantee coverage for a loan up to Rs 2.00 crores for setting up post-harvest and cold chain infrastructure in the horticulture sector.
The back ended capital investment subsidy schemes of NHB not only have been attracting huge investment from the private sector into the horticulture sector but are also instrumental in the indigenization of cost-effective greenhouse and cold chain technologies in the country. Schemes of NHB have been able to establish a large area under protected cultivation for commercially important flower and high-value vegetable crops and also a sizeable cold storage capacity in the country. With the financial support of NHB, an additional area of 2210 acres under hi-tech commercial horticulture, both in open and protected cultivation has been brought under horticulture. Also additional cold storage capacity of 1.15 lakh MT has been created under the Cold Storage Scheme of NHB.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 202.42 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 4.90 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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2,02,42,52,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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4,90,23,790
More than 202.42 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 4.90 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.